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05 March 2013 • 16:52 AMT
European antitrust officials expected to impose fine on Microsoft

But last October, the Union’s antitrust chief, Joaquín Almunia, charged Microsoft with failing to live up to its terms.

05 March 2013 • 16:43 AMT
Ruben Jaghinyan appointed Armenia’s Public TV Council chair

On March 1, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan signed a decree to appoint Jaghinyan as a member of the Council for a 6-year period.

05 March 2013 • 16:36 AMT
Italian police seize 450mln euros of assets in anti-mafia raids

The businesses had forged links between the families of the ‘Ndrangheta and “important Spanish entrepreneurs”, the police say.

05 March 2013 • 16:33 AMT
Gaza marathon cancelled as Hamas bans women runners

Conservative elements in Gaza have sometimes complained about mixing between the sexes, especially in schools and at sporting events.

05 March 2013 • 16:21 AMT
Samsung unveils Galaxy S4 teaser video

The Galaxy S4 is rumoured to have a 4.99-inch, 1080p HD screen capable of displaying 440 pixels per inch.

05 March 2013 • 16:14 AMT
“Tomb Raider” reboot film to feature younger Lara Croft

GK Films and Crystal Dynamics’ movie will centre around the video game character’s early years as an adventurer.

05 March 2013 • 16:04 AMT
Christian Bale joins Jennifer Lawrence in “The Ends of the Earth”?

“The Ends of the Earth” tells the true story of oil tycoon Ernest Marland, who loses his empire after being caught in an affair.

05 March 2013 • 15:53 AMT
Syria situation too complicated for lethal aid, top U.S. commander says

Gen. James Mattis said he is concerned that U.S. enemies might wind up with weapons that are given to the rebels fighting Assad.

05 March 2013 • 15:45 AMT
Azerbaijan to prohibit Russian names

The country’s Terminology Commission has expressed concern about names which do not sound Azeri.

05 March 2013 • 15:38 AMT
Kenyatta leads Kenya election vote ahead of ICC trial

With results in from about 40% of polling stations, Kenyatta has 54% of the vote, against 42% for Odinga.

05 March 2013 • 15:29 AMT
28 killed as South Sudan army clashes with rebels

South Sudan’s army has clashed repeatedly with rebels in Jonglei, where Total holds a vast oil concession.

05 March 2013 • 15:14 AMT
Harrison Ford joins “Anchorman 2” comedy cast

In the sequel of 2004’s “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” Ford will be playing a legendary newscaster “a la Tom Brokaw.”

05 March 2013 • 15:02 AMT
“Hunger Games: Catching Fire” 1st Capitol portraits unveiled

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to reprise their roles as Katniss and Peeta, the winners of the 74th Annual Hunger Games.

05 March 2013 • 14:53 AMT
Sony targets 3rd spot in smartphone market

Sony was ranked in fourth place in the market at the end of the last fiscal quarter, behind Chinese company Huawei but ahead of ZTE.

05 March 2013 • 14:44 AMT
Nintendo rolls out Wii U system update

The arrival of the update coincides with confirmation that retailers Asda and ShopTo have slashed the price of the Wii U 8GB basic bundle.

05 March 2013 • 14:35 AMT
China defense budget soars by 10.7% amid West’s concern

“The funds will be used to improve the working and living conditions of officers and soldiers in all military units,” the draft budget says.

05 March 2013 • 14:15 AMT
Opposition blocks Ukrainian parliament

The move was in protest against plans to oust lawyer MP Serhiy Vlasenko, who heads a group in defense of jailed former PM Yulia Tymoshenko.

05 March 2013 • 13:54 AMT
Diego Rougier’s “Sal” wins First Time Fest grand prize

At the ceremony, Martin Scorsese presented the first John Huston Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema to director Darren Aronofksy.

05 March 2013 • 13:47 AMT
TNT looks to adapt Claire DeWitt private investigator book series

Author Sara Gran is attached to write and co-executive produce the hourlong drama script, with John Wells on board as executive producer.

05 March 2013 • 13:44 AMT
ANC’s participation in Yerevan City Council polls not discussed

Observers have been appointed by Prosperous Armenia, Heritage, ARF Dashnaktsutyun, Orinats Yerkir and RPA.

05 March 2013 • 13:32 AMT
Marriott to help Ikea to open new budget hotels

They will develop some 50 hotels with 150-300 rooms each in major cities; the first is scheduled to open in Milan, Italy, next year.

05 March 2013 • 13:26 AMT
Daimler CEO predicts upsurge in European sales

Dieter Zetsche said the Italian elections, with no clear winner, “have not contributed to the overall notion of stability.”

05 March 2013 • 13:21 AMT
Armenia’s line-up for European wrestling championship named

Armenian freestyle wrestling team continues trainings for Tbilisi-hosted European championship.

05 March 2013 • 13:18 AMT
Port Said clashes in Egypt enter third day

Demonstrations have been erupting in Port Said since Jan after the detention of dozens of people in connection with a soccer riot when 70 died.

05 March 2013 • 13:13 AMT
Expert: Armenians’ visits to historic sites help boost Ankara’s interest

A direct Yerevan-Van flight will become available through the efforts of Narekavan Tour travel agency founders.

05 March 2013 • 13:12 AMT
North Korea threatens to end armistice if South, U.S. continue drills

The two Koreas are still technically still at war after the 1950-53 civil war ended in a truce rather than a treaty.

05 March 2013 • 12:52 AMT
“The Bible,” “Vikings” open big on History Channel

Vikings’ premiere ranks as the No.1 new cable series launch of the year among total viewers and Adults 25-54.

05 March 2013 • 12:46 AMT
Dave Grohl’s all-star line-up named for “Sound City” SXSW Show

“Sound City” pic premiered at Sundance with a similar concert that proved to be one of the hottest tickets in town.

05 March 2013 • 12:36 AMT
Armenian state budget executed with AMD 29,1 bln surplus

State budget expenditures totaled AMD 46,1 bln in Jan 2013, ensuring 20,7% implementation of government program.

05 March 2013 • 12:31 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 410.60 March 5

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 410.60 on March 5, decreasing by 0.07 point compared to March 4.